Friends of the Library

About Us

The Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library, Inc. was originally established in 1994 as a nonprofit organization with the following objectives:

To maintain an association of persons interested in our municipal library
To focus public attention on library issues, services and programs
To promote the library as a cultural and educational asset of our community
To sponsor fund raising projects to enhance library services and resources beyond the level funded by the library's budget.

We invite you to become a member today. Please print and fill out the membership form and return it with your tax deductible check made payable to the Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library, 1298 N.E. 37 Street, Oakland Park, FL 33334.

Friends of the Library Application

Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library, Inc. has a tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service under 501(c)(3). Solicitation of Contributions Act Registration Number SC-05670.

Used Book Sales

Used Book Sales are held multiple times a year on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Marie Wright Community Room of the library. Call for more information at (954) 630-4370.

All proceeds are used to enhance facilities and programs not funded through the regular library budget. Recent contributions helped fund new chairs in the Marie Wright Room, an annual subscription to Niche Academy, and USB flash drives and headphones for library patrons.